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The Best Things I Learned in Training: (Don't do you) Planning in PowerPoint
Don't build your presentation in PowerPoint until you have met most (preferably all of) the following criteria You are clear on who the...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 121 min read
Coaching Foundation: The Power of Peer Coaching for Coaches - Growth Through Connection
How Peer Coaching Boosts Development for Coaches at Every Stage of their Development Imagine having a safe space to explore new...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 112 min read
Coaching Foundation: On a scale of 1-10 how well do you use scaling questions?
Why Scaling Questions Are So Useful in Coaching Scaling questions are valuable in coaching because they make abstract goals and emotions...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 112 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
The cookie gets deep and somewhat random this week! (but the noodles were superb)
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 71 min read
Is it change or transformation?
There is change in every transformation, but not transformation in every change In a business context, change usually refers to...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 62 min read
The Best Things I Learned in Training: Using the room as a training tool
As a trainer one of your many roles is to make the best use of the space in the training room - best use here means using the room to...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 52 min read
Coaching Foundation: Note taking "Yea" or "Nay"?
Taking notes can be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one side, it helps capture key insights, commitments, or phrases that feel pivotal...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 42 min read
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Feb 280 min read
Go ahead, be a failure!
Failure in the learning process is like a hidden doorway to success and growth — every so-called “failure” can open up an opportunity for...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 271 min read
The Best Thing I learned in Training: The Coaching Issues Diagram
A great diagnostic tool that aided me and the sales person I was coaching spot where the gaps were in their performance AND where their...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 261 min read
Empathy and Mirroring
Tuning into Others’ Energy and Words Empathy builds trust and connection, while mirroring strengthens rapport. Together, they form the...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 251 min read
#Thoughtfortheweek
The universe is speaking to you. Are you listening?
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 241 min read
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Feb 210 min read
Make the butt dial useful
Here's a thing to try. Next time you accidentally butt dial someone - don't hang up! If they pick up say something like, " sorry that was...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 201 min read
The Best Things I Learned in Training: Turning a complaint into a request
Behind every complaint is a desire to see things improve So next time you hear someone complaining, ask them how they would like to see...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 191 min read
Feedback and Reframing
Shifting Perspectives to Unlock Potential Feedback and reframing are two tools that help others grow and see challenges from a new...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 181 min read
#thoughfortheweek
How often do you listen? What is it that you hear?
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 171 min read
#FortuneCookieFriday
Which role will you play this weekend? (remember it is Valentine's Day!)
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 141 min read
How many?
How many people have you worked with since you started your working life? How many are you still in touch with? How many have unique...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 131 min read
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